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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1955
Page
5
The WSCS met in the church basement with Esther Austin and others. pledges for missionary work were made and Rev. installed officers for the coming year. Seventeen members and three visitors attended. an auction raised $21 and refreshments were served.
Week saw dismissals of Thelma Verrill Charlene Wagoner Alice Speer John Hickman George Hudson Harry James Mrs Frank Weckerly and Bill Davis. Sisters Cecelia Henrietta and Angela of St Josephs parish depart for the Mother House at Tipton for the summer. A marriage license issues to Charles Franklin Walters and Joan Harshbarger. Vacation Bible School at Pittsburg runs daily through June 10 9 to 1130 with a program and exhibit Friday June 10 at 730 p.m.
West Delphi residents report weekend visits to South Bend and Lafayette while others travel to Chicago Arizona and Otterbein. John Hickman returns on crutches from St Elizabeth hospital and Albert Coghill recovers after surgery. Changes include J C Dillon moving to Lafayette and Bloomington relatives hosting over the weekend.
Arnold O. Guy delivers Life's Convincing Object Lesson in morning worship at 9:30 with Sunday School at 10:30 and nursery services. Activities include Premiers meeting June 6 at Pittsburg Church of the Brethren, Christian Women's Fellowship June 7, Golden Rule class June 8, and Vacation Church School June 6 to 17 with nursery through intermediate departments.
Rev John Laprad pastor leads Sunday 9 30 Sunday School and 10 30 church service. Evening 7 30 a group discussion on the church financial system led by John Laprad.
Rev James Wm Rankin leads Sunday Divine Worship at 10 am continuing the Ten Commandments series Thou Shalt Not Kill He invites all to attend Nursery up to age four operates 10 to 11 30 am followed by Church School and age specific study classes Vacation Church School for 4 to 8th grade begins Monday June 6 at 9 am Womens Association circles meet Tuesday at 12 30 pm Rachel Ruth Esther Mary Martha gatherings at various homes
Delphi Lutheran Parish lists St Matthews Delphi youth choir Sunday school at 10, divine worship 11. Teachers meet 8 p.m. Bible school starts June 6 at 9 a.m. at Zion Colburn. Divine Worship 9 30 a.m. Holy Communion. Bethel Pettit Sunday School 9 30 a.m. Divine Worship 7 30 p.m. Church Council will not meet June 6.
Rev A E Cortner leads Park clean up classes and fellowship supper Friday Men and Ladies groups. Saturday Primary children rehearse at 1 30. Sunday morning services at 9 30 and 10 30. Sunday evening Children’s Day program at 8. Monday Choir rehearsal at 8 00. June 6 17 Daily Vacation Bible School with Joan Mikesel superintendent and Marjorie Pearson assistant. Classes for ages 4 through 8th grade. Singing and handwork accompany Bible study. All children welcome.
Delphi Commandry No. 40 Knights Templar observed Memorial Sunday with about thirty in uniform at Delphi Methodist Church. Commandry Prelate Harry E. Reed led readings. Pastor Forest Howell spoke on Remember The Dream. Violinist Mrs. Mark Walker and organist Mrs. Lena Hannel accompanied offertory. roll of former Commanders listed. current commander Noland Howell.
Rev and Mrs Ray L Williams conduct revival services at Pilgrim Holiness Church nightly through June 12 at 7 30 p m. Morning children’s services run 9 to 10 a m. The evangelists are noted for singing and chalk artistry.
The Modern Homemakers Home Demonstration club schedules a June 29 trip to Indianapolis. Bus fare is 2.68 dollars round trip. Members must secure tickets by June 16 from Thelma Lines or Dorothea Kenworthy. Bus departs Ratcliff Hotel at 7:30 a.m.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Campbell and son Herbie Lee of Flora and Mr and Mrs Charles Iles and son of Logansport spent the weekend in Chicago for ball games and the WLS barn dance Saturday night. The trip marked the Campbells 16th wedding anniversary and Eleanor Campbells birthday.
Karen Sue Kremer expresses gratitude to the Del phi Lions for selecting her as a Cheer Club member and thanks those who sent cards letters and gifts.
Indiana University students Gwen Ferrier and Elizabeth Goff spent the weekend with their parents.
Mr and Mrs George Hudson express gratitude for cards flowers and help from friends and neighbors during the illness of the husband in the hospital. They say these people will always be remembered.
In Carroll County Indiana Union Bank and Trust Company Delphi Indiana appointed on May 21 1955 as Administrator with will annexed of the estate of Belle Snoddy deceased. All persons with claims against the estate must file in the circuit court within six months from first publication or claims will be barred. Dated Delphi Indiana May 33 1955 Joe R Tolen Clerk Hanna and Hanna Attorneys for Estate.
Carroll Circuit Court April Term 1955 probate cause 9085 Union Bank and Trust Company as Administrator has filed final account for estate of Flora Snoddy Deceased. Final settlement will be examined June 17 1955. All interested must appear and show cause why account should not be approved. Heirs and claimants must prove heirship or claim. Union Bank and Trust Co Administrator William B Smith Judge.
The Carroll County Board of Review for 1955 will be in session for twenty working days from June 6 to July 1 at the County Assessor office Delphi Indiana. Hearings for townships are scheduled June 14 Burlington Democrat Liberty June 15 Adams Clay Deer Creek June 16 Jackson Monroe Tippecanoe June 17 Carrollton Jefferson Madison Rock Creek. Earl E. Thompson is chairman and Ada J. Roach is secretary.
Radnor Mrs Leslie Heffley Curt Michael returned home after two weeks with Mr and Mrs Glenn Michael and relatives in Burlington. Rex Bell Airman 3d spent a six day leave before reporting as a technical instructor at Chanute AFB Illinois. Other visits included Mr and Mrs Medford Clawson of Lafayette and Mr and Mrs John Kirk of Anderson with Elmer and Mahlon Clawson families and Maurice Metea. Richard Bell visited grandmother May Thomson at Flora. Fran cis Pearson and family visited Mishawaka.
The Jefferson township 4 H club Go Getters met Thursday at Clay Maxwell’s home. Dean Slavens led the business session. Demonstrations were by Jack and Diane Maxwell, Jack showing pigs and Diane garden plants. Next meeting set for the ninth at 8 p m with Carol and Philip Louglin. Don Bunnell Jr reporter
Ray Booth owns a newly bought house and his brother Paul Booth is applying a coat of paint. The brothers are handling the renovation as a family project.
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